scientific revolution and enlightenment

Geocentric theory

Theory that says that the earth is in the center of the universe

Nicolas Copernicus

Originally came up with the heliocentric theory but didn’t make it public

Galileo

Made the heliocentric theory public, got in trouble by the church

Enlightenment

Idea that you can make you own decisions and sparked individuality

Thomas Hobbes

Thought everyone was naturally evil and needed a absolute monarch

John Locke

Thought everyone was naturally good and don’t need a monarch, wanted best for everyone

Voltaire

Made fun of government and thought everyone should have their own individual opinions

Montesquieu

Wanted separation of powers

Legacy of enlightenment

Belief in progress, more outlook of science, and making your own decisions

Philosophs

Talked about ideas, started publishing books

Heliocentric theory

Theory that says that the sun is in the center of the universe